Pass Labs X250.8 or MC452 ?

I've owned 10T's for a very long time and the best match I've found for them is the Parasound JC1 mono's.

If you're totally committed to the Pass or Mac, then the choice is easy - Pass.

The JC1 is a better match than the 250.8 however.

HK fan why would you say that the JC 1 is a better match then the Pass 250 did you compare the two? 

Both amplifiers should be able to drive the 10T to a good volume level both amps tend to be a bit on the warm side. 

We had JC 1 on our sales floor and found them to be good capable amplifiers, we did find the more expensive amplifiers from Chord and Electrcompaniet were better.

For this reason we are wondering if this is why Parasound is overhaulling all of their products. 

The new Parasound P6 preamp was considerably better than the P5 the outgoing model. The new A23+ is also reported to being a new improvement. 

The 10T tend to be a bit on the dark side so would maybe a cleaner sounding amplifier maybe be an even better choice? Perhaps a Hegel amplifier or a Chord? It might also depend on the systems tonal balance and in what areas would the OP like to improve his sound.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

The Pass 250.8 is an excellent amp. Much better than MAC. Actually it is about the best you can buy in that price range.

Thank you very much - just want to be sure its a match with my pre-amp (ARC 25 Mk II). I think it's a bit problematic that I have no way of hearing the amp in my system before shelling out wither $6K for used amp or $8.5K for a new one.

Steve

Jump on the PASS 250.8 asap!!